Departments & Services

Human Resources

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  • Welcome to the home page of the Human Resources Department. At one time we would have been known as "Personnel". Today, in an effort to recognize that our employees are our greatest assets, this function has become known as "Human Resources".
  • Most people think of staffing and employment activities when they think of H/R, but this department is responsible for many other functions. Not only do we recruit for open positions but we also handle the following information:
  • Policies and Procedures relating to Human Resources
  • Benefits Programs
  • Compensation Administration
  • Labor Relations and Negotiations
  • Labor Law including the FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.
  • Employee Evaluations - Performance Management
  • Job Descriptions
  • Training & Development
  • We provide research and information to the Township Committee and the Township Administrator with regard to compensation analysis, departmental analysis, policy with regard to legislation and we also assist our employees whenever they have a question or need information or clarification on benefits or Human Resource issues.

The mission of the Human Resource Department is to support the goals and challenges of Bernards Township by providing services which promote a work environment characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communications, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. We will seek and provide solutions to workplace issues that support and optimize the operating principles of the Township.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:Where can I find jobs available in the township?
  • A:With regard to recruitment, all of our open positions are posted under "Quick Links >> Employment" of this Website. We also post openings on Township bulletin boards and Local Access television Channel 15. When advertising, we utilize the Bernardsville News, The Courier News, The Star Ledger, or a specific professional or trade publication as would be appropriate to the open position.

If you are interested in applying for one of our open positions,, you can obtain an Application Form here. You can also pick one up at Town Hall, One Collyer Lane, from the Information Desk in the Clerk's office. If you wish to submit a resume, you may do so by sending it to employment@bernards.org. Please state the position that you are applying for in your subject line. You may also submit your resume or Application Form by mail or fax as follows:

H/R Department

One Collyer Lane Basking Ridge

NJ 07920

Fax: 908-204-3015


Departmental Contacts

Employee Name Position Phone Number
Jill Searing Human Resources Officer (908) 204-3013
Kristina Roser Human Resources Generalist (908) 204-3011
Sonia Alves Assistant to the Municipal Clerk (908) 204-3002